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First-Time Buyer Success
Client: Surveyor earning £74,000.00 plus bonus
1. Client Profile:
Ambitious quantity surveyor earning salary of £74,000.00 plus bonus, progressing rapidly in his career but struggling to navigate the complexities of buying his first home.
2. Challenge:
This client was highly ambitious and hardworking, but his demanding job and tight deadlines left little time to focus on the property-buying process. He felt overwhelmed and inexperienced, unsure how to balance his professional responsibilities with his personal aspirations.
Adding to the challenge, he believed his affordability wouldn’t stretch far enough to secure his dream home and had resigned himself to settling for less. He needed guidance to maximise his borrowing potential and manage the process efficiently without derailing his career momentum.
3. Solution:
We connected him with an advisor who tailored their approach to address his unique circumstances:
- Maximising Borrowing Potential: His advisor approached a bespoke lender who calculated affordability more favorably for his income level, unlocking his full lending potential.
- Future-Proofing the Mortgage: His advisor intentionally worked with a lender who wouldn’t penalise him for a job move during the application process, ensuring stability despite career changes.
- Time-Efficient Strategies: Recognising his packed schedule, his advisor developed a clear and efficient strategy for conducting house viewings, helping him save time while ensuring no critical details were overlooked.
- Negotiation Expertise: His advisor structured effective negotiation emails that led to a considerable discount, securing significantly better value for his dream home.
4. Outcome:
With our support, the client:
- Secured a full mortgage offer and purchased his dream home in his ideal location, something he initially believed was out of reach.
- Gained confidence and clarity in navigating the property market, with an actionable plan for building an investment portfolio in the years ahead.
- Positioned himself for long-term financial growth by leveraging his property’s equity as a tool to grow his wealth, income, and assets.
5. Client Impact:
This experience was transformative for the client, who now sees property not just as a home but as a vehicle for wealth-building. By securing his dream home and equipping him with the knowledge and strategies for future investments, his advisor set him on a path toward financial freedom and long-term success.
6. Comments from the Client:
“Throughout all our communication, what I loved most was that at the heart of it, honesty, transparency and simplicity was at its core. From the very first phonecall, I felt as though you personally understood what I was looking for to achieve my dreams. Although we didn’t meet in person, it was as though when we spoke on the phone we were talking in the same room, face to face. The communication from beginning to end was clear and direct so we both knew the brief and scope we were working with.
Your knowledge and insight into the market was quite evident to behold . I caught on very quickly that the journey I’m embarking on, you have been down this road many a time. You did not hesitate with any questions and at most times anticipated the questions I was going to ask. From each call, I honestly felt I could genuinely trust your advice as it would achieve the best outcome.
In all our catch ups it was always progressive and the biggest thing I appreciated was your patience with me personally. With compact information you advanced and developed my case and ensured that there would be no hold ups or blockages.
All my questions were answered on the spot and each time we spoke, I gained more confidence that my dream was attainable. I’m already gladly telling my other friends of my experience with you.”
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Remortgage Success
Client: Senior Civil Servant earning £59,000.00
1. Client Profile:
A senior civil servant earning £59,000 annually, seeking to retain her property, consolidate debt, and raise funds for home improvements.
2. Challenge:
The client had been on an interest-only mortgage for years with no clear exit strategy. Without a solution, her only option would have been to sell the property at the end of the mortgage term—something she deeply wanted to avoid.
Additionally, she needed to raise funds for significant home improvements but was strapped for cash. While she had access to some funds, these were prioritised for paying off expensive credit card debt. Previous brokers had failed to provide her with solutions that aligned with her goals, leaving her stuck on an expensive variable rate with no capital repayment plan and no path to retaining her property or making the desired improvements.
3. Solution:
Her advisor took a comprehensive and strategic approach to address her immediate challenges and long-term goals:
- Strategic Wealth Planning: Her advisor helped her move beyond the short-term mindset, developing a plan to retain the property long-term while transitioning to a repayment mortgage.
- Expert Lender Access: By leveraging her non-standard income in addition to her salary, her advisor identified a unique lender whose criteria allowed her to borrow enough to cover the existing mortgage, use the funds she already had to pay off expensive credit card debt, and raise the additional funds needed for home improvements.
- Affordable Repayment Strategy: Her advisor structured a repayment mortgage with monthly payments that were lower than her previous interest-only arrangement, making the plan sustainable and freeing up cash flow for future needs.
4. Outcome:
With our support, the client achieved:
- Retention of Her Property: Transitioning from an interest-only to a repayment mortgage meant she no longer faced the inevitability of selling her home.
- Funds for Home Improvements: She raised the capital needed to complete the desired renovations, enhancing her living space and increasing the property’s value.
- Lower Monthly Payments: Despite raising additional funds, her monthly mortgage payments were reduced, providing greater financial stability.
- Increased Wealth Position: With the home improvements completed, her property’s value rose significantly, strengthening her overall financial position and long-term security.
5. Client Impact:
This transformation gave the client financial stability and confidence she hadn’t experienced in years. What once seemed like an inevitable decision to sell her property became a manageable and optimistic plan for the future. By addressing her immediate financial stress and aligning her mortgage with her long-term goals, she is now on a clear path to retaining her home and increasing its value.
6. Comments from the Client:
“When I first approached you, I was in a situation that felt hopeless. I had been stuck on an interest-only mortgage for years, with no plan to ever pay it off, and the idea of selling my home felt devastating. I also wanted to improve my property but couldn’t even think about funding renovations with the financial stress I was under.
From the very first call, it was clear that you weren’t just about getting me a mortgage—you cared about finding a solution that would transform my circumstances. Every question I had was answered thoroughly, and for the first time, I felt like someone really understood my situation. You discussed lenders I didn’t even know existed and showed me options I thought were completely out of reach.
You didn’t just help me secure the funds I needed for renovations — you gave me a clear plan for keeping my home long-term. Not only did you help lower my monthly payments, but you gave me peace of mind and confidence that I could move forward without fear of losing my property. I was able to use the money I already had to pay off my credit card debts, whilst being confident I would still be able to renovate my home using additional funds from my remortgage.
I can’t recommend you enough. You turned what seemed like an impossible situation into one of the best financial decisions I’ve ever made, and I feel like I finally have control over my future.“
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Buy-to-Let Success
Client: Business Owner earning £68,000.00
1. Client Profile:
A self-employed business owner earning £68,000 annually, with two neighbouring buy-to-let properties in her portfolio.
2. Challenge:
The client faced a financial crisis with her two buy-to-let properties. Due to interest rate changes, her monthly rental income from each property was less than the mortgage repayments, turning what was supposed to be a profitable investment into a liability.
Other brokers had advised her to sell the properties, claiming they were in negative equity and no longer viable to retain. Feeling there were no alternatives, she was on the verge of selling when she was referred to us. Ideally, she wanted to retain the properties and expand her portfolio, but based on the advice she had received, selling seemed like the only option.
3. Solution:
We approached the case strategically and with fresh insight:
- Market Rent Adjustment: After carefully reviewing the properties and local market conditions, her advisor identified that she was undercharging rent significantly. Her managing agents had not informed her of the market rate, but with the guidance from her advisor, she was able to double her rental income (and appoint more reliable & valuable managing agents).
- Strategic Mortgage Restructuring: Her advisor secured a new buy-to-let mortgage with more favourable terms, reducing her monthly mortgage repayments and transforming the properties into profitable assets.
- Long-Term Wealth Planning: Beyond solving the immediate issue, her advisor developed a strategy for her to retain the properties, improve cash flow, and position herself to expand her portfolio in the future.
4. Outcome:
With our support, the client achieved:
- Retention of Her Properties: Contrary to previous advice, she was able to keep both properties in her portfolio.
- Increased Rental Income: By adjusting the rental rates to align with the market, her income effectively doubled, significantly improving cash flow.
- Reduced Mortgage Costs: The new mortgage terms lowered her monthly liabilities, making both her property profitable instead of burdensome.
- Restored Financial Stability: She no longer had to supplement the properties from her personal income, allowing her to focus on her broader wealth-building goals.
5. Client Impact:
This transformation turned a near-liability into a profitable and sustainable investment. The client not only retained her properties but also regained confidence in her ability to grow her portfolio. She now has a clear path forward to expand her investments and create lasting financial security.
6. Comments from the Client:
“I was honestly at my wit’s end when I first came to you. After being told by other brokers that selling was my only option, I felt defeated—like all the hard work I’d put into these properties had been wasted. But you changed everything.
From our very first conversation, it was clear that you were looking for solutions, not just confirming the problem. You took the time to understand my situation, review the properties, and dig deeper than anyone else had. When you showed me how much I was undercharging for rent, I couldn’t believe it—my own agents hadn’t even flagged this! You guided me through the process of increasing my rental income and helped me secure new mortgages with better rates.
Now, not only have I kept my properties, but they’re profitable, and I can finally see the potential for growing my portfolio again. Your expertise and dedication made all the difference—I couldn’t have done this without you.“
Find out how we can structure your buy-to-let mortgage to maximise profitability. Book your free consultation today.
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